1999 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1999 BMW 325 and 1999 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (167 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 325 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW 325 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 325 | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
